![]() ![]() That second set of candles will be shorter – helping us meet our goal of compact growth. During the Refinement Phase, when we are growing more compact branches we can speed up the development process if the tree can produce a second set of candles (new growth) instead of just one. Japanese Black and Red pines are the most common examples of dual flush pines. Double flush pines also produce one flush per year, but can be stimulated to produce a second annual flush of growth. What does that mean and how does it affect how you work on pines?īasically single flush fines have one flush of growth every year. Recently bonsai people have been categorizing pines as single flush or dual flush. The bark is light gray.There are other species found in the US that look similar. White Pine (Pinus parviflora) – Sometimes called five-needle pine because there are five needles per bundle.Bright green color, they are soft and springy all year round. Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) – Three needles per bundle. ![]()
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